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Old 06-25-2003, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by rick
it does :rick:

higher ratio rear diff = poor mans supercharger
which differential is it? the 3.73?
Old 06-25-2003, 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by Derek
which differential is it? the 3.73?

ehhh which engine did you have? the eta right?
87? or 86?
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Yeah 3.73. I plan to get a 4.10 lsd soon, hopefully this summer.
Old 06-25-2003, 08:39 PM
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The eta has like 3.25 I think.
Old 06-25-2003, 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by e30dood
Yeah 3.73. I plan to get a 4.10 lsd soon, hopefully this summer.
I've heard good things about the 7.73

4.10 :shocked: strictly a track car or what?
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Originally posted by e30dood
Yeah 3.73. I plan to get a 4.10 lsd soon, hopefully this summer.
where are you getting the 4.10?

and how much? :rick:


Originally posted by e30dood
The eta has like 3.25 I think.

i thought that was for the manual.... :dunno:
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Originally posted by Derek
I've heard good things about the 7.73

4.10 :shocked: strictly a track car or what?
7.73 huh? 1st gear = 10mph



4.10 = stock E30 M3 rear diff ratio
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Originally posted by Derek
I've heard good things about the 7.73

4.10 :shocked: strictly a track car or what?
What good things have you heard about the 7.73? Hah nah, I just want more torque to the wheels. The 4.10 comes off the e30 m3.
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Originally posted by rick


where are you getting the 4.10?

and how much? :rick:





i thought that was for the manual.... :dunno:
I'm sure I can find one locally. They go for about $300-$400.
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Originally posted by e30dood
What good things have you heard about the 7.73? Hah nah, I just want more torque to the wheels. The 4.10 comes off the e30 m3.
a lot of people with E36 M3's seem to like them :dunno:



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